Marvin Ridge defense stifles East Meck

The Marvin Ridge defense appeared to be in midseason form during its 38-7 win over East Mecklenburg in Week 1. The Mavs allowed minus-16 yards rushing and just 56 yards through the air, 43 of which came on the game’s final drive.

Mavs defensive end Adam Smits had seven tackles (four for loss), a sack and a forced fumble, while fellow defensive lineman Nico Smith managed a pair of sacks and a tackle for loss.

Offensively, the Mavs had four scoring drives, three of which were led by freshman quarterback Aaron Pilkington. Turner Schwartz led the other, which was a 15-play, 10-minute drive that chewed up nearly the entire third quarter.